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{{quote|Observe your environment. Spot hidden details.}} | {{quote|Observe your environment. Spot hidden details.}} | ||
'''Perception''' is a [[Wisdom]] Skill. | '''Perception''' is a [[Wisdom]] [[Skills|Skill]]. | ||
The higher your Wisdom Score, the more likely you will succeed on Perception [[Checks]]. | The higher your Wisdom Score, the more likely you will succeed on Perception [[Checks]]. | ||
== Passive Perception == | ==Proficiency== | ||
'''Passive Perception''' is a special form of Perception that allows a creature to | Characters who are '''proficient''' in {{PAGENAME}} can add their [[Proficiency Bonus]] when making {{Ability Check}}s. | ||
The following [[backgrounds]] grant proficiency in '''{{PAGENAME}}''': | |||
* No background grants proficiency in Perception | |||
The following classes can choose to select '''{{PAGENAME}}''' as a proficient skill at Level 1: | |||
* {{Class|Barbarian}} | |||
* {{Class|Bard}} | |||
* {{Class|Druid}} | |||
* {{Class|Fighter}} | |||
* {{Class|Ranger}} | |||
* {{Class|Rogue}} | |||
The following [[races]] are proficient in '''{{PAGENAME}}''': | |||
* [[Elf]] | |||
* [[Drow]] | |||
==Uses== | |||
* Used to detect hidden containers, mechanisms and [[Traps]]. | |||
** Characters with the {{SAI|Dungeon Delver: Perception|Dungeon Delver}} [[Feats#Dungeon_Delver|Feat]] have {{Advantage}} on these checks. | |||
* Used to spot hiding creatures. | |||
=== Passive Perception === | |||
'''Passive Perception''' is a special form of Perception that allows a creature to detect things in its line of sight without rolling a [[Skill Check]]. | |||
Passive Perception is most commonly applied against [[Stealth]] checks: when a [[Hide|hidden]] creature enters another creature's line of sight, the hidden creature rolls a [[Stealth]] check against a [[Difficulty Class]] (DC) equal to the opposing creature's Passive Perception. | Passive Perception is most commonly applied against [[Stealth]] checks: when a [[Hide|hidden]] creature enters another creature's line of sight, the hidden creature rolls a [[Stealth]] check against a [[Difficulty Class]] (DC) equal to the opposing creature's Passive Perception. | ||
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A creature's Passive Perception value is determined by this formula: | A creature's Passive Perception value is determined by this formula: | ||
Passive Perception = 10 + [[Wisdom]] Modifier + [[Proficiency Bonus]] (if Proficient in Perception) | Passive Perception = 10 + [[Wisdom]] Modifier + [[Proficiency Bonus]] (if Proficient in Perception) | ||
==Related Items== | |||
===+2 to Skill Checks=== | |||
:{{RarityItem|Mask of Soul Perception|40}} | |||
===+1d4 to All Skill Checks=== | |||
:{{RarityItem|Shapeshifter's Boon Ring|40}} ''while Shapeshifted or Disguised'' | |||
===Advantage on Skill Checks=== | |||
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*{{RarityItem|Hellrider Longbow|40}} | |||
*{{RarityItem|Watcher's Shield|40}} | |||
*{{RarityItem|Ambusher|40}} | |||
*{{RarityItem|Justiciar's Greatshield|40}} | |||
*{{RarityItem|Sentinel Shield|40}} | |||
*{{RarityItem|Halberd of Vigilance|40}} | |||
*{{RarityItem|Selûne's Spear of Night|40}} | |||
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==Related Spells== | |||
* {{SAI|Astral Knowledge|w=40}} - Grants Proficiency in all Skills of a chosen Ability. | |||
* {{SAI|Knowledge of the Ages: Wisdom|w=40}} - Grants Proficiency in all Wisdom Skills. | |||
* {{SAI|Guidance|w=40}} - Grants a {{DieIcon|d4|Physical}} '''+1d4''' bonus on all Skill Checks. | |||
* {{SAI|Owl's Wisdom|w=40}} - Grants Advantage on all Wisdom Checks. | |||
* {{SAI|Hex (Wisdom)|w=40}} - Grants Disadvantage on all Wisdom Checks. | |||
{{NavGameplay}} | |||
[[Category:Skills]] | |||
Latest revision as of 15:10, 3 April 2024
Observe your environment. Spot hidden details.
The higher your Wisdom Score, the more likely you will succeed on Perception Checks.
Proficiency[edit | edit source]
Characters who are proficient in Perception can add their Proficiency Bonus when making 
Ability checks.
The following backgrounds grant proficiency in Perception:
- No background grants proficiency in Perception
The following classes can choose to select Perception as a proficient skill at Level 1:
The following races are proficient in Perception:
Uses[edit | edit source]
- Used to detect hidden containers, mechanisms and Traps.
- Used to spot hiding creatures.
Passive Perception[edit | edit source]
Passive Perception is a special form of Perception that allows a creature to detect things in its line of sight without rolling a Skill Check.
Passive Perception is most commonly applied against Stealth checks: when a hidden creature enters another creature's line of sight, the hidden creature rolls a Stealth check against a Difficulty Class (DC) equal to the opposing creature's Passive Perception.
A creature's Passive Perception value is determined by this formula:
Passive Perception = 10 + Wisdom Modifier + Proficiency Bonus (if Proficient in Perception)
Related Items[edit | edit source]
+2 to Skill Checks[edit | edit source]
+1d4 to All Skill Checks[edit | edit source]
Shapeshifter's Boon Ring while Shapeshifted or Disguised
Advantage on Skill Checks[edit | edit source]
Related Spells[edit | edit source]
- Grants Proficiency in all Skills of a chosen Ability.
- Grants Proficiency in all Wisdom Skills.
- Grants a 
+1d4 bonus on all Skill Checks.
- Grants Advantage on all Wisdom Checks.
- Grants Disadvantage on all Wisdom Checks.
